Leave it to COPYCATT to drop one of his best tunes to date without promoting it on any social media. Touching on the topic in his interview with us a few months back, the Melbourne-based artist spoke about the difficulties of managing socials without getting too wrapped up in seeking external validation, and it seems as though this outside approval…
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As a masterful story-teller through his music and resident artist of Upscale Recordings, Canopy has developed a thorough catalog of impressive, however somewhat under-appreciated, musical expeditions over the years. With productions that fall under the immense umbrella of bass music yet that do not quite fall within a specific genre, the UK-based producer has steadily pushed the boundaries of electronic…
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As February comes to a close, we bring you another round of Focus Five. This month we’ve got an artist who moves between dubstep and halftime, an Austrian newcomer, a Vancouver-based bass wizard, an LA producer championing Hyperbounce, and an under-the-radar master of slow trap and wave. Get familiar with them all below. Ankou With very recent releases on both…
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To become a world champion turntablist, one needs an ear geared towards perfection. A meticulous attention to detail and mechanical timing built into his DNA, ESKEI83 has evolved his DJing skills into pristine production abilities that span across genres with ease. A quick dive into his recent arsenal displays this unmatched range, where the Dresden-based artist has forayed into dubstep…
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King of mesmerizing introductions and of using various influences within his bass productions, few have shown such limitless musical prowess as MUST DIE! has since his early works. Always managing to create set favourites through his menacing sound design and unparalleled songwriting, the Seattle-based producer has been at the helm of the Never Say Die ship for many years now,…
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Proving to be versatile well beyond their years, Austin-based trio WAVEDASH have set the bar high for their upcoming debut album, World Famous Tour. With a trifecta of singles under their belt spanning a multitude of influences and defying conventions, Gavin, Luke and Michael have demonstrated that the best way to prepare for their upcoming album is to set aside…
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Most know Hekler for his catastrophic approach to heavy music, as the talented artist who has made his rounds on all of the bass scene’s biggest labels has previously concocted sounds capable of destroying the strongest of foundations. What people might not know about Shaun Bacus, though, is that the Las Vegas-native was once part of a full-fledged symphony, and…
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Bassline on Never Say Die: Black Label? Fans of the imprint and of Akeos, Hukae and Claybrook have likely seen that question everywhere on social media over the last week, and we are simply here to confirm this rumour. An unlikely adventure from three solid forces in the bass scene, ‘Skeng’ eliminates all notion of what one should expect from…
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There is no denying the intersection of interest that FUXWITHIT fans have with WATGOOD‘s music. As a revolutionary artist that has unleashed a plethora of festival favourites such as ‘Textures’ and ‘How About It’ on labels such as TWONK, Buygore, and many more, the Glasgow-based talent has redefined the definition of bass music for many years. However, the time has…
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With his debut album in progress, it was only a matter of time until Hyume started generating hype by releasing singles. The French producer known for his hyperrealistic, textured approach to future bass has been a consistent force in the genre’s scene for a few years now, putting out two equally impressive EPs in 2020 that paved the way for…
